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Oilers Show Their Stuff at McDonald's Superskills

by
Staff Writer
/ Edmonton Oilers

Have you ever wondered which player on the Edmonton Oilers is the fastest skater, or has the hardest shot? You can find out when the Oilers host McDonald's Superskills on Sunday, January 8, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at Rexall Place.

McDonald's Superskills is a fan-focused skills competition benefiting three charities that pits Oilers players against each other in an exciting demonstration of hockey skills. Individual competitions in McDonald's Superskills include:

Fastest Skater - Witness the exceptional speed of NHL players on their skates

Hardest Shot - See the power of a perfectly timed slapshot

Accuracy Shooting - Marvel at the precision of an NHL snapshot

Breakaway Relay - Cheer on the most exciting moment in all of sports

Assisting the Oilers throughout the day will be the Whitemud West Pee Wee hockey team, Edmonton's representative at this February's Quebec International Pee Wee Hockey Tournament.

In addition to the thrilling skills competition, all fans in attendance will receive an exclusive Oilers poster, and will have an opportunity to Chuck-A-Puck for a number of prizes.

Proceeds from McDonald's Superskills will benefit the Northern Alberta Ronald McDonald House, the NHLPA Goals and Dreams Fund and the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation.

A great stocking stuffer, tickets for McDonald's Superskills go on sale Friday, December 2 at the Rexall Place Box Office, the Jubilee Auditorium Box Office, the Oilers Ticket Office, online at edmontonoilers.com, or via the phone at 414-GOAL.Tickets are just $5 in advance or $8 at the door.